Business Supports
Dundalk has an extremely active Chamber of Commerce. The Dundalk Chamber provides invaluable networking opportunities along with the support of business peers.
We lobby local and national Government and State Agencies on issues affecting the development of the region.
We have participated fully with Louth County Council, directly with the Special Policy Committees and with the Local Employment Office (LEO).
We work with Government and state agencies, and other local organisations promotion the region and will continue to develop further and sustain a strong network of relevant stakeholders and other decision makers in the region.
The primary agency in County Louth dedicated to the development of micro-enterprise. The Board has been in existence now for over a decade and its experienced staff members have provided advice, counselling, training, finance and resource development support to well over 2,000 local enterprises. It provides training, financial aid, mentoring and networking opportunities.
Based at Dundalk Institute of Technology acts as the Institute’s Innovation Support and Technology Transfer organisation. The Centre acts as a commercially-oriented interface between DKIT and the industrial, commercial and business life of the region, and makes available the expertise, facilities and resources of the Institute for the wider benefit of the regional economy.
Established in 2012 to promote innovative and creative businesses, including new and established enterprises in Louth and the wider north-east region. Providing dedicated training and ‘learning lab’ facilities and affordable workspace, Creative Spark offers an environment where innovation and creativity can flourish. Networking, peer-to-peer exchange and connectivity are a daily reality for the business community working, learning and meeting in the centre.
Enterprise Ireland is the government agency responsible for the development and promotion of the indigenous business sector. Its mission is to accelerate the development of world-class Irish companies to achieve strong positions in global markets resulting in increased national and regional prosperity. It also provides funding such as R&D grants and business growth finance.